Description
This quick and simple recipe for sourdough bread captures the essence of homemade baking with a deliciously chewy texture and a golden crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt in a large bowl; whisk well.
- Blend the warm water and active sourdough starter in another bowl until frothy.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until no dry flour remains.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Begin folding the dough every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf; let it rest for 15-30 minutes, covered with a cloth.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
- Place the dough in the hot Dutch oven, cover it, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Cool the loaf on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly. Patience is key for a perfect loaf.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bread
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough, homemade bread, baking, no-bulk-fermentation